A Tale as Old as Time
As the classic Disney song reminds us, “Beauty and the Beast” possesses a rich history and a powerful legacy of enchantment. While most versions we...
Lure Of The Sea: Life of A Love Witch
The lure of the sea, the mystery of the deep waters, and the enchantment of the swirling tides have woven their threads into the story of...
Reaching for the Stars
Photography © Kent Miller / NPS
Since time immemorial, humankind has looked to the stars, finding not only great beauty in Earth’s celestial ceiling but meaning...
Aubrey Beardsley and the Weight of Decadence
The Peacock Skirt (1893), by Aubrey Beardsley
If you’re anything like me, you might have increased in mass over the past eighteen months. While the...
Ships of Flame
Flying Dutchman (20th century), English School
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From Issue 59 - The Nautical Issue
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My grandfather once saw the Phantom...
The Witch in Autumn
Photographer: Val Gleason @vallerina01
Model: Jessica White @_.Jxssiica._
HMUA: Jonathan Lee of Magic Demon Cosmetics @magickmua_studios
Sometimes, in autumn, you’re not sure whether to laugh or...
You Know You’re a Bibliophile When …
Indulge in the bibliophile lifestyle with our witty list of telltale signs! From organizing your personal library with meticulous care to wearing book-scented perfume, immerse yourself in the world of book lovers. Discover how your passion for reading extends from your bedside to your community mini-library, and embrace the joy of organizing books by emotions they evoke.
Wild Irish Girl
About the Feature image: Engraving of Sydney Owenson, Lady Morgan, 1846, by Samuel Freeman, after John Comerford. Image courtesy The National Photographic Archive, National...
Golden Slumbers
Feature: The Rose Bower (1885 –1890), by Edward Burne-Jones
Artmedia / Alamy Stock Photo
In the dining room of Buscot Park, in Oxfordshire, England, a beautiful...
The Ink, the Devil, the Wicked Errata
Explore the rich history and artistry of book production, from the evolution of calligraphy inks to the rise of the printing press. Discover the magic of decorated edges, the allure of Brobdingnagiana and Lilliputiana, and the cautionary tales of books with fatal secrets. Join the celebration of bibliophilia and the enduring power of books to inspire, comfort, and connect readers across generations.